"2011 has been great for me. With each show I have entered I have made at least 4X my booth fee. One show, I had sales 11 times my booth fee. I don't make fine art and I am sure many AFI readers won't "respect"…"
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Meredith Parks
- Massillon, OH
- United States
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Meredith Parks replied to Michelle Wermuth's discussion AFB Woodland waitlist
"LOVE Lexington...went to school there. Apparently, they were not feelin' the love as I got flat out rejected! Get to know the promoter. Somebody's bound to cancel.
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Meredith Parks replied to Michelle Wermuth's discussion Kentucky shows in June
"Sorry...meant to comment on Arts on the Green in LaGrange. I did do this show (6 years ago though) and it was okay. My biggest problem is that I was near the sausage guy and all of his greasy smoke was blowing in my booth (not good when…"
Meredith Parks replied to Michelle Wermuth's discussion Kentucky shows in June
"Hi Michelle,
I asked a friend of mine (who I used to do shows with when we lived in Louisville) about the show at the Summit. She said that it is unpredictable at best. It is in a very nice shopping center but most people going…"
Meredith Parks replied to Susan Bock's discussion Artscape in Baltimore Maryland
"Hi Susan!
I have done this show and would consider doing it again. They provide electric so I would strongly advise you bring an oscillating fan because it is HOT!!. Sales were 4X booth fee however it took until the very end to…"
Connie Mettler left a comment for Meredith Parks
"Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Meredith. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.When you have a chance, please stop by the "Discussions" area to introduce yourself to the rest of…"
Meredith Parks commented on Meredith Parks's photo
Baby Ewe shirts photo Hammond
"Hey old man, it isn't the top rated photo on the entire site, just MY page. Learn to navigate before you stick your foot in your mouth."
Nels Johnson commented on Meredith Parks's photo
Baby Ewe shirts photo Hammond
"I am gonna throw up. If you think this is the best top-rated photo on this site we are in serious problem. First off folks, lets use a little common sense here, how does a photo that has been viewed by 5 people get rated higher by one…"
Meredith Parks replied to Gene & Amy Cate's discussion I need recommendations for a good Merchant Service company that will let me go month to month...
"I would add that I too use ProPay and I love them! I've used them for 6 years with no problem :)
Good luck at your first trade show!
Meredith"
Meredith Parks commented on Amy Palmer's group UpcycleArtists
"Hello Upcyclers! I make children's clothes using recycled vintage chenille bedspreads.My biggest problem is I don't know when to throw away a scrap! "
Meredith Parks replied to Sandra Rathbun's discussion Show your Upcycle Art in the group UpcycleArtists
"Hi Sandra!
I like both of them!!!
Meredith"
Meredith Parks joined Amy Palmer's group
UpcycleArtists
for artists who create art with found objects, junk, garbage, etc. A forum to discuss what you are up to, ask questions, etc.See More
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- wearable fiber
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 8
- First show ever
- Goshen, KY Art Fair
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- http://www.babyewe.com
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- Best show ever and why
- Artscape - Baltimore, MD
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- At 2:00pm on February 13, 2011,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Meredith. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
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